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super-physical and the super-sensuous; it has its metaphysical counterpart. In one way; it is the main object which it is intended to achieve. Jainism is no exception to this. Before we are asked to lead a virtuous life we must be taught what virtue means; in other words, wo must know in what relation man stands to himself, fellow beings and the Universe. Thereby alone he can understand the principles which he should follow in his life. Such is the close connection between the underlying metaphysical principles of morality and the actual life that a man practically ought to lead. It therefore follows that the more rational these principles are, the greater the likelihood of their being translated into action by human beings. Tosted by this course of justice we shall find that Jain metaphysical doctrines will stand the severest test of logic as perhaps few others can. Theory is always found to control practico; and therefore, the clearer and the more definite the conception of the meaning of life becomes, the more of order and harmony is introduced in human life and conduct. This is why the first step towards moral reformation is to arouse reflection in man and the claims of morality cannot be properly satisfied and its demands fulfilled until and unless the rigours of these claims are properly, brought clearly
into view.'
The Tattavärthadhigama Sutra gives the following classification :—जीवाजीवाश्रवबन्धसंवर निर्जरामोक्षः स्तत्त्वम्. ( प्रथमोध्यायः, ४ ) Cogitative substance or soul, noncogitative substance or nonsoul, Channels through which Karmapudgalas enter, bondage, stopping the inflow of Karmas, dissipation or eradication of the acquired Karma pudgals, absolute freedom are (seven) predicaments. To these are added virtue and vice which are included in Ashrava. शुभः पुण्यस्य, अशुभः पापस्य ( 6th chapter 3-4) These are the nine categories. We have explained in the body of the notes, what Jiva and Ajiva are, and therein we. have seen how Jiva is enmeshed by Karmic forces from
| SR No. | 022208 |
| Book Title | Adhyatma Tattvalok |
| Original Sutra Author | N/A |
| Author | Motichand Jhaverchand Mehta |
| Publisher | Abhaychandra Bhagwandas Gandhi |
| Publication Year | 1920 |
| Total Pages | 992 |
| Language | Sanskrit, Gujarati |
| Classification | Book_Devnagari & Book_Gujarati |
| File Size | 19 MB |